Paul Byrne departs Virgin Media after settling action over disciplinary process

The court previously heard that Mr Byrne was suspended from his role following a live report he made on the death of a young boy in County Waterford

Paul Byrne (pictured), who has worked as the broadcaster's southern correspondent for many years, had sued Virgin Media, seeking various injunctions over what he claimed was a flawed disciplinary process.

Veteran Cork TV journalist Paul Byrne has announced his departure from Virgin Media after a settlement in his High Court action against the station over its decision to bring internal disciplinary proceedings against him.

He made the announcement in a post on social media just hours after the High Court was told that a settlement had been agreed. The terms of the settlement are confidential.